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Mount Baker real estate.

Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.

Median sale price
$799K
Days on market
37

Live NWMLS data · zip 98144 · May 2026

About Mount Baker

Mount Baker sits on the ridge above Lake Washington in South Seattle, one of the city's oldest planned residential developments — known for grand historic Craftsman, Tudor, and Colonial Revival homes on generous lots. Boulevards designed by the Olmsted Brothers run through the neighborhood.

Buyers come for the architectural character, ridge-line views of Lake Washington and the Cascades, and pricing meaningfully below comparable North Seattle view neighborhoods. Mount Baker Link station provides direct downtown access.

Median Sale Price

$799K

$507/sqft · 37 days on market

201 active listings · updated May 2026

Schools

Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Leschi Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School

Commute

Mount Baker Link station — 10 min to downtown. 15 min to UW. 10 min to Bellevue via I-90.

Common questions about Mount Baker real estate

What is the median sale price in Mount Baker?
The current median sale price in the Mount Baker zip code is $799K ($507 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Mount Baker run Single-family $900K–$1.6M, view homes $1.6M–$2.8M, restored estates and lakefront $3M–$6M+.
How competitive is the Mount Baker real estate market right now?
Median days-on-market in Mount Baker is currently 37 days, with 201 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
Which schools serve Mount Baker?
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Leschi Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
What is the commute like from Mount Baker?
Mount Baker Link station — 10 min to downtown. 15 min to UW. 10 min to Bellevue via I-90.
How do I buy or sell a home in Mount Baker?
RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Mount Baker and the broader Seattle market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.

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